LNB / Tuner input
Connector	1 x "F"-type
RF input frequency	950~2150MHz
RF input power level	-20~-65 dBm
Supply voltage	13/18 V ± 5%
Max. current	500mA, overload protected
Control voltage	22KHz, 0.65 Vpp
DiSEqC	Tone burst A/B or Level 1.2
RF impedance	75 ohm
Video
Connector	1 x RCA
Audio
Connector	2 x RCA ( R+L )
Output	0.5 Vrms m± 0.5 dB / RL 10 k ohm
Serial (RS232) serial data
Connector	9-pin D-sub male
Signals	RS232, max. 115.2 kbit/s
Pin out
1 DCD	(Data carrier detect) not connected
2 RXD	(receive data)
3 TXD	(Transmit data)
4 DTR	(Data terminal ready) Set to high
5 GND	(Signal ground)
6 DSR	(Data set ready) not connected
7 RTS	(Ready to send)
8 CTS	(Clear to send)
9 RI	(Ring indicator) not connected
Other Data
Supply voltage	110~240V AC, 47~63Hz
Power consumption max.	20W at 500mA LNB load
Power consumption in standby	5W
Operating temperature	+5ºC to +40ºC
Storage temperature	-40ºC to +65ºC
Humidity	25 to 90% rel humidity
Operating distance for remote control	max. 10 meters
Dimensions ( w x d x h)	295 x 210 x 40 mm
Weight	2000 g approximate

 

Traxis DBS1500 Trouble Shooter

Display does not light up or no power to the receiver check the power cord to see that it is plugged in check the power switch on the back of the receiver

No picture make sure the receiver is in the "ON" position, ( not stand-by ) make sure the coax is connected to the TV or the A/V cables are connected to the TV make sure the coax from the dish (LNBF) is connected to the receiver check that the channel is on the air confirm that the dish is properly aligned confirm that your LNBF is operational Confirm that all settings are correct Check LO setting (LO setting MUST match your LNBFs LO) US Standard LO is 10750 Universal LOs are 09750 and 10600 Check transponder frequency Check symbol rate Check polarity

Picture pixels or freezes check alignment of the dish check that the LNBF is operational check your coax connectors confirm you are using RG-6 coax (or better) sweep tested to a minimum of 1450MHz make sure there are nothing blocking your dish

No Sound check the volume on your TV check the MUTE on the receiver remote check the receiver volume on the receiver remote

Remote control does not operate remote should point toward the receiver to operate check the batteries

FAQ about installing multiple receivers on 1 dish or multiple TV's on 1 receiver:

 

Q: I want to install 2 receivers.  What type of splitter do I need?

A: A satellite signal can not be split before it reaches the satellite receiver.  If you like to install two satellite receivers, you must use a dual LNB.  A dual LNBF installs on your satellite dish and two cables are ran from the LNB to your digital FTA receivers.  Check out the diagram below:

 

 

Q: I want to install satellite on 3 or 4 satellite receivers.  What should I do?

A: There are two different ways of installing satellite on three or four receivers.  Option #1 below is recommended over option #2.  It may cost a few extra dollars for option #1, but the two parts work independently and can be modified in any way.

 

     1.  You can use a 3X4 multi switch along with a dual LNB.  You MUST use a dual LNBF when you install a multi switch.  Otherwise, you will only receive channels that broadcast on Vertical or Horizontal transponders.  See below for the 3X4 multi switch installation. (Check out our multi-switch section) If you are NOT using an antenna or cable source, you do not need to use the diplexers shown in the diagram.

 

 

     2.  You can use a quad LNBF.  Basically, same as dual LNB installation above, but not recommended.  Option #1 above is much more recommended. 

 

Q: I want to install my satellite system on two TV's, but don't want to have a second receiver.  What should I do?

A: You can use a splitter.  Yes, you can use a splitter on a satellite system ONLY when the satellite signal has gotten processed and decompressed through the satellite receiver.  See diagram below.  Take into consideration that when you run any signal through a splitter, you will have some loss.  You will also only be able to watch the same programming as the master (1st) TV.

 

 

Q: Does this receiver accept access cards?

A: No.  A Free To Air receiver does not need to have the function of accepting access cards because the need for an access card is to subscribe to channels that are scrambled or encrypted.

 

** Tip **   Does your picture scroll and black and white?  This problem happens when you accidently change the settings of the receiver to operate with a PAL TV rather than a NTSC TV.  To fix this problem, simply use the remote control and press the PAL/NTSC button right below the #9 button.  Then keep on pressing the V+ or V- button on the remote control until the channel stops scrolling and picture turns from black and white to color.  Then press the Exit button and enjoy!   Does your receiver erase the channels when you enter the antenna setup screen?  Instead of pressing the OK/List button to go to the right side of the screen, use the green setup button.  When you press OK/List, the satellite receiver thinks you are doing a brand new installation, so it erases all the channels and any transponders you may have programmed in the receiver.  When you press green button for setup, the receiver knows you are just entering to update either LNB LO frequencies or to update transponder frequency, symbol rate, or polarity.